During Henry II's 1157 campaign in north Wales, an English fleet was sent to attack Anglesey — the granary of Gwynedd — to starve the Welsh into submission. Owain Gwynedd's forces met them at the shore and inflicted a significant defeat, including the killing of Henry of Essex (the royal standard bearer) and Eustace fitz John. This naval engagement, combined with the land ambush at Ewloe, forced Henry to retreat and negotiate.
English fleet: c. 15–25 ships. Welsh defenders: c. 500–1,000 troops.
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